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Guided Walking Tour of Bridgetown: Explore the Rich History of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Bridgetown
Embark on a guided walking tour of Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barbados, and explore its rich history. Perfect for historians, curious visitors, and anyone seeking to learn about the heritage of this beautiful destination!
Embark on a guided walking tour of Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barbados, and explore its rich history. Perfect for historians, curious visitors, and anyone seeking to learn about the heritage of this beautiful destination!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Independence Square - Errol Barrow Statue
- Carlisle Bay - Along the Bridgetown side of the Bay have their stories to tell.
- Screw Dock - We will tell you the importance of this Dock to the economic development of Barbados.
- National Heroes Square - We tell you about the monuments found here.
- The Parliament Buildings - The…
- Independence Square - Errol Barrow Statue
- Carlisle Bay - Along the Bridgetown side of the Bay have their stories to tell.
- Screw Dock - We will tell you the importance of this Dock to the economic development of Barbados.
- National Heroes Square - We tell you about the monuments found here.
- The Parliament Buildings - The Parliament building and story. We do not enter the attraction.
- Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum - We will tell you about the buildings that make up the Jewish Historic Area and you might actually hear a story or two. We do not enter the attraction.
- St Mary’s Church - This stop is part of the Optional stops. We share the story of St Mary’s and its environs. We do not enter the attraction.
What's Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Do you love hearing stories? Well, we’d love to tell YOU our historical stories by taking you back in time during a two hour walking tour. The journey is fully infused with the mingle of our ancestors and the soft whispers of our buildings. You will hardly notice the passage of time as we explore…
Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Do you love hearing stories? Well, we’d love to tell YOU our historical stories by taking you back in time during a two hour walking tour. The journey is fully infused with the mingle of our ancestors and the soft whispers of our buildings. You will hardly notice the passage of time as we explore exciting sites all the way from Our Father of Independence to the \
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- The start point is the Errol Barrow Statute in Independence Square. The tour guide will meet you there.
- There are 8 main stops. Independence Square to the Jewish Historical District. Your tour can end here, or you can opt for the bonus 8 more stops from James Street, back to Independence Square
- Bridgetown can be closed on holidays and Sundays. Check the current opening times of Bridgetown, if that is important for you, while choosing your days.
Location
Independence Square
We will meet you near the gazebo by the Errol Barrow Statute. We give recommended spots for parking, however because there could be changes to the car park, we cannot be responsible for the availability of the car park, especially when Bridgetown is closed..
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(222 Ratings)
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Donnal64
May 26, 2025
Bringing Back Some Facts - Excellent tour! It just so happened that I got Zachary all to myself! He was amazing! I wanted to get some history of the island, compare it to my Jamaican roots and bring some information back to my students. Check, check and check! I even got to see some caterpillars that I have never seen before and was able to get my steps in.
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Mzhg99
May 16, 2025
Learning about Bridgetown - I have been coming to Barbados for many years but did not know the history very well. Zachary was our guide and we found him to be extremely knowledgeable about the history of Bridgetown. Zachary was very polite and friendly and we enjoyed listening to him as he explained the stories behind the many monuments and old buildings. The 2-hour tour was just the right length and we felt that we learned a lot. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Glendee1
May 3, 2025
Lots of history - Very informative and our guide, Zachary, was fantastic. After the tour he went out of his way to take us to restaurant which served curry. Please tip.
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Flowerpower739
Apr 29, 2025
An interesting way to learn about Bridgetown! - The tour was very interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable. A listening device is provided, which makes it easy to hear. Bridgetown’s history is fascinating. It buildings and monuments are a real national treasure. I highly recommend!
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Cathryn
Apr 3, 2025
Great guide - Fantastic guide with loads of facts and plenty of chances to ask questions. You could tell the guide had a genuine interest in the local history. Great stops, highly recommend
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Mike_w
Apr 1, 2025
Great introduction to Bridgetown - Zachary was a great guide, very knowledgeable and willing to answer any question. He provided an interesting historical overview of Barbados.
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Cmac69
Mar 14, 2025
Excellent walking tour - A great way to quickly learn more about the history of Bridgetown and see all the key sights. Our guide Evan was fantastic, very enthusiastic, informative and a good pace to the tour which kept it interesting. Really good value for money, tour included water & snacks.
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610barry
Mar 12, 2025
A well spent morning - Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a good overview of Barbados history and culture as we toured the historic part of Bridgetown. A well spent morning.
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Jmolondon
Mar 10, 2025
I learned a lot (including where to eat!) - I love learning a bit of history about the holiday places I visit. Bridgetown seemed to have fewer options than most cities I've been to, but this tour was a really good option. Our guide Evan was just the best. The loveliest man, with a fabulous smile and so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. As others have said, the distance covered is very small, everything to see seems to be in a very small area, but Evan brought everything to life and told some lovely details and made a real effort to make everything relatable to the group (asked where we were all from and pointed out the relevant parts to each of us as we went - Irish, English and Scottish). As an added bonus, Evan managed to repair my flipflop that I'd damaged on a kerb! Highly recommend this tour to get a flavour of Barbados outside the ubiquitous sun and sea activities. Also a useful way to get your bearings in Bridgetown. Finally Evan gave a great lunch recommendation.
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368pamd
Apr 16, 2025
Walking tour - Our Tour guide was great and very informative. Lots of history there, we learned a lot. It was hot so the best time we recommend is morning.
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